Business Analyst

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Technical Business Analyst to bridge business needs with technical solutions. The role includes analysing business processes, collaborating with teams for system delivery, and documenting requirements. Candidates should have degree-level education and experience in large-scale projects. Flexible working options are offered, along with excellent training opportunities and generous annual leave. This role supports Aston's strategic goals and commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

On-site gym and pool

Excellent training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and experience in large-scale projects.
• Ability to translate strategic drivers into technical and business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and define technical requirements for new or improved systems.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and testing teams to ensure solutions meet needs.
• Support projects through their lifecycle.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Requirements engineering

Process modelling

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Power Platform

Dynamics

Job description

Location: Aston University John Cadbury House

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

Highlighted points for this job

Technical Business Analyst role

Location: Birmingham city centre

Responsibilities include analysing business processes and defining technical requirements

Qualifications include degree-level education and experience in large-scale projects

Aston University offers flexible working options

Join Aston University’s Transformation Management Office at a pivotal time for digital and business change. As a Technical Business Analyst, you’ll bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, working closely with Digital Services to design, specify, and deliver robust systems and integrations that support Aston’s strategic goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyse business processes and define technical requirements for new or improved systems.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and testing teams to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional needs.
• Document data flows, integration specifications, and produce prototypes to engage stakeholders.
• Support projects through their lifecycle, from feasibility studies and business cases to benefits realisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-level education and experience in large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to translate strategic drivers into technical and business requirements.
• Familiarity with tools such as process modelling, requirements engineering, and benefit management.
• Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics, and data integration projects.

Aston University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding an Athena SWAN Gold Award. We offer a dynamic working environment with flexible and hybrid options

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found .

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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